SULLIVAN BAKER by Sullivan Baker

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 7, 1859

SULLIVAN BAKER

By Sullivan Baker

From Bro. Baker.

BRO. SMITH: The Review and Herald is a welcome visitor to us. It is now about four years since I embraced the present truth. I can say that I am willing to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints. I think it is time for us to arise and live up to the truths of this solemn and last message of mercy to man. I believe there are a few in this place who are trying to heed the counsel of the faithful and true Witness. We have meetings every Sabbath, and have had some added to our number, of late, although we have continual and bitter opposition to meet. Our Saviour said "Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake." "He that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." "O God, how long shall the adversary reproach; shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?" No; we read of a time when all things are to be made new, and that all wicked doers shall be cut off. May the Lord help us to hold fast the truth, love and obey it, and trust in his mercy for ever.

I would say that there are some among us who wish to go forward in baptism, but we have no one to administer the ordinances of God's house; yet we feel that we must obey as far as in us lies, and we trust that God will send a messenger among us. We believe that God will do a short work on the earth, and that the last sands of probationary time are running out. The servants of the Most High will shortly be sealed. I believe that the third message will speedily arise and go with power, so that the people will be without excuse. I have noticed how soon the light proves a savor of life unto life, or of death unto death when set before them. I think there are yet a few honest hearts in and about this place. May the Lord help them.

SULLIVAN BAKER

Westfield, Pa.